Woof! ‘The Dog Stars’ Just Totally Flopped at the Box Office!
- What went wrong for ‘The Dog Stars’?
- How much money did it lose?
- Spider-Man’s continued success.
We just heard some news that really made us go, “Ouch!” ‘The Dog Stars’ movie tried to shine this weekend, but it totally melted down at the box office.
During these ‘dog days of summer,’ Disney and 20th Century’s new film, a post-apocalyptic thriller, only pulled in $8 million across the country. That’s from 3,330 different movie theaters. It landed way down in fifth place.
Can you imagine? This movie cost a huge $80 million to make. That’s a lot of cash! The look and feel of a bleak, post-apocalyptic world just didn’t seem to click with folks looking for some summer fun.
The visual aesthetic of grit and survival perhaps felt too heavy for audiences escaping the actual summer heat. It’s a stark contrast to the big, bright, and colorful superhero adventures people are still loving.
Meanwhile, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is still swinging high. That movie is crushing it, even in its fifth weekend. Talk about staying power!
Our Take
We think ‘The Dog Stars’ was in a tough spot. Sometimes a movie’s vibe just doesn’t match the season. A post-apocalyptic world can be super cool, but maybe not when everyone wants a light, breezy escape.
Plus, with a price tag of over $80 million, $8 million on opening weekend is a huge bummer. It really shows that even big studios can misjudge what people want to see. Maybe next time they’ll aim for something with a bit more summer sparkle, or at least a story that sits better with the general mood.
